************* Poems and stuff for February *************
I decided to suspend the posting of my APISOD: “A Poem-Inspiration-Story Of the Day,” because of the effort I put in but getting so little response. I had done the post every night for two months. So, beginning on March 1 there won’t be anymore posting of APISOD. I still think it was a good idea, but the response wasn’t what I had hoped it would be.
The meaning of life is not what you make of it but what you put into it...
~RD
I had a dream last night I was just starting college again. I was borrowing someone else’s Porsche, for whatever reason I’ll never know, and had parked it somewheres in the student parking lot. I went searching all over for the dang car. I found it the next morning when one of the students I supposedly knew said, “Nice Porsche you’re driving. Hey, you wanna go on an expedition with us. We do this every morning and start off by riding our bikes up that huge hill over there,” he said this as he pointed to a curvy mountain road, “then we stop to play a couple of innings of baseball. We finish up with a few laps in the school’s pool, then a nice hot shower before we go to our first class. Whattaya Say? You in?” For sure I was in but I didn’t have my bike with me and told him, “I’ll meet you on the baseball field!” Another friend and an upper classmate, I had just noticed tagging along with me in my dream, says, “Ain’t you a little old to be doing all that?” And to that, I replied, “I'm just an older student."
I then woke up from my dream. It was early morning so I went outside to workout on my weight bench, punch at the heavybag, and then I went for a mile jog. I felt refreshed in spirit and health after that dream.
~RD
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February 2021
Monday 01- 65/45F I did my stretches, 100 crunches, core trainer, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a mile jog.
I did my evening workout with the 10lbs dumbbells, core trainer, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a jog.
I did my late night stretches and worked out with the 15lbs dumbbells.
I did my studies, posted APISOD...
Tuesday 02- 68/42FI did my stretches, 100 crunches, core trainer, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a mile jog.
Wednesday 03- 72/44I did my stretches, 100 crunches, core trainer, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a mile jog.
My guest and I went to town to do some shopping.
I did my evening workout with the 10lbs dumbbells, core trainer, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a nice long walk.
I did my late night stretches and worked out with the 15lbs dumbbells.
I did my studies, posted APISOD...
Thursday 04- 71/42F a nice sunny day. I did my stretches, 100 crunches, core trainer, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a mile jog.
FedEx delivered my 12V 170AH LIFO battery I’ve been waiting on.
Cleaned out the clothes closet; gotta go through them and give away what I won’t wear.
Did the poop patrol and scooped it all up.
I went outside in the cold and did a little stargazing with the new telescope and mount.
I did all of my studies; astronomy, anatomy, and a few others. Posted APISOD.
Friday 05- 72/42F nice and sunny day. I did my stretches, 100 crunches, core trainer, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a mile jog.
I did all my studies and posted APISOD.
I exercised with the 10lb weights, 100 crunches, core trainer, and beat on the heavy bag for a while.
Late at night I heard a clatter of noise outside in the patio near my bedroom window. Cassie heard it too and started barking. Someone called out, “Bob” really loud and I said, “Yes?” and quickly got up. No less than 30 seconds went by when I opened the front door to find no one there. I grabbed my flashlight and searched the property but to my surprise no one was around.
Saturday 06- 72/42F I did my stretches, 100 crunches, core trainer, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a mile jog.
Sunday 07- 76/44F I did my stretches, 100 crunches, core trainer, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a bike/run. My left heel has been giving me pain and so I’ll stop jogging for a short while until it feels better.
I exercised with the 10lb weights, core trainer, beat on the heavy bag for a while, and took Cassie for a walk.
Watched the Superbowl, and WOW what a game! That “old Man” Brady kicked some ass! “The National Football Conference champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeated the American Football Conference champion Kansas City Chiefs, 31–9.” I did my late night stretches and worked out with the 15lbs dumbbells.
I did my studies, posted APISOD...
Monday 08- 72/45F I did my stretches, 100 crunches, core trainer, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a walk.
Linda came by to dump her trash and jaw for a spell.
Kjtel and Bodhi came by with their trash for my dumpster and we sat and had coffee together.
Tuesday 09- 69/47F I did my stretches, 100 crunches, core trainer, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a walk. My left heel is still giving me some pain.
I am trying to figure out a place to install the inside part to the mini-split.
I exercised with the 10lb weights, core trainer, beat on the heavy bag for a while, and took Cassie for a walk.
I did my late night stretches and worked out with the 15lbs dumbbells.
I did my studies, posted APISOD...
Wednesday 10- 71/45F it turned out to be a nice day. I did my stretches, 100 crunches, core trainer, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a walk.
My guest needed a ride to get her meds, so I gave her a ride down to her pharmacy, but first went to WalMart to purchase two 5 gallon tanks of propane.
Thursday 11- 75/50F I did my stretches, 100 crunches, core trainer, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a walk.
I fixed the 2 stroke generator and now it runs great now.
Friday 12- 69/48 I did my stretches, 100 crunches, core trainer, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a walk.
Saturday 13- 65/46 with lots of wind! I did my stretches and 100 crunches.
Sunday 14- 63/41F with wind but not as bad as yesterday. I did my stretches, 100 crunches, core trainer, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a walk.
I called and yapped with my Brother Kevin.
Monday 15- 68/51F no wind today. I did my stretches, 100 crunches, weight bench, core trainer, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a walk.
I exercised with the 10lb weights, core trainer, beat on the heavy bag for a while, and took Cassie for a walk.
I did my late night stretches and worked out with the 15lbs dumbbells.
I did my studies, posted APISOD...
Tuesday 16- 65/42/F another windy day. I did my stretches, 100 crunches, core trainer, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a walk/jog; too windy to jog all the way.
I have too much junk holding me down and need to get rid of some of it. I started working on the Mini Cooper; going to try to get it running but either or I’m going to sell it. I’m also thinking of selling some of my computers on Ebay.
I exercised with the 10lb weights, core trainer, beat on the heavy bag for a while, and took Cassie for a walk.
The DMV wants me to smog the truck but I thought I smogged it last year. I’m thinking of just putting it on non-op... $220 to register plus insurance is just too much to pay when I only use it once or twice a year to get materials at Home Depot. I can rent a truck when I need one. Maybe I’ll sell the truck too.
Selling my Harley Sportster... I gotta think real hard about selling that.
Wednesday 17- 61/33F a bit of wind. I did my stretches, 100 crunches, weight bench, core trainer, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a walk.
Went to get the truck’s spare tire reseated. On the way I stopped at my mailbox and met Dan and Kay who also live on my street but have never met. I think they said they have been living here for 11 years. Found out Dan was in the Army in Germany when I was back in 1969.
I did my late night stretches and worked out with the 15lbs dumbbells.
I did my studies, posted APISOD...
Thursday 18- 61/37F a little cold breeze. I did my stretches, 100 crunches, weight bench, core trainer, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a walk.
Watched the Mars landing of Perseverance... I was pinned to my computer screen focused on the landing and nail-biting through the whole process.
I went to get my truck smogged in Yucca Valley. Drove 30 miles to have the guy there tell me his equipment for my kind of vehicle was broken. I went to get back into the truck only to find my front right tire was flat. I put air into it and it was enough to get me to WalMart. The tire had to be replaced because the hole was in the sidewall.
Friday 19- 68/44F I did my stretches, 100 crunches, weight bench, core trainer, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a walk.
I exercised with the 10lb weights, core trainer, beat on the heavy bag for a while, and took Cassie for a walk.
Found a smog certification place close by in Twentynine Palms and got truck smogged.
Kjtel and Bodie stopped by for a chat and a walk with me and Cassie.
I did my late night stretches and worked out with the 15lbs dumbbells.
I did my studies, posted APISOD...
Saturday 20- 65/42F I did my stretches, 100 crunches, weight bench, core trainer, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a walk.
I did my studies, posted APISOD...
Sunday 21- 64/41F I did my stretches, 100 crunches, weight bench, core trainer, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a walk.
I did my studies, posted APISOD...
Linda came by to dump her trash in my dumpster. She had some problems with the electrical that I fixed in her truck.
Monday 22- 69/42F I exercised with the 10lb weights, core trainer, beat on the heavy bag for a while, and took Cassie for a walk.
Kjtel came by to dump her trash in my dumpster and we sat down and jawed for a while.
Tuesday 23- 76/47F I did my stretches, 100 crunches, weight bench, core trainer, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a walk.
I exercised with the 10lb weights, core trainer, beat on the heavy bag for a while, and took Cassie for a walk.
I did my late night stretches and worked out with the 15lbs dumbbells.
I did my studies, posted APISOD...
Wednesday 24- 78/44F I did my stretches, 100 crunches, weight bench, core trainer, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a walk.
I went to Home Depot to purchase some electrical components for the mini-split.
Thursday 25- 62/38F I did my stretches, 100 crunches, weight bench, core trainer, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a walk.
I exercised with the 10lb weights, core trainer, beat on the heavy bag for a while, and took Cassie for a walk.
I did my late night stretches and worked out with the 15lbs dumbbells.
I did my studies, posted APISOD...
Friday 26- 64/43 I did my stretches, 100 crunches, weight bench, core trainer, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a mile jog.
Went to Twentynine Palms to pick up mail and do some shopping.
Saturday 27- 66/40 windy. I did my stretches, 100 crunches, weight bench, core trainer, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a mile jog.
I exercised with the 10lb weights, core trainer, beat on the heavy bag for a while, and took Cassie for a walk.
Almost poked my eyeball out with one of those spring loaded measuring tapes when I was measuring the cutout for the inside unit of the mini-split. Hurts really bad and now my vision is blurry in the left eye.
I did my late night stretches and worked out with the 15lbs dumbbells.
I did my studies, posted APISOD...
Sunday 28- 60/33F windy. I did my stretches, 100 crunches, weight bench, core trainer, punched the heavy bag, and took Cassie for a mile walk.
I decided to suspend posting of my APISOD: “A Poem-Inspiration-Story Of the Day,” because of the effort I put in but getting so little response. I had done the post every night for two months. So, beginning on March 1 there won’t be anymore posting of APISOD. I still think it was a good idea, but the response wasn’t what I had hoped it would be.
I will focus my time and efforts towards something more positive and creative. I have a good start on a new book I’m writing and will be piecing together over the coming months. I am not going to be in a rush to get it done. The book is about a girl of 18 who gets invited to go on a day sail with a young man in his early ‘20s. Unfortunately, the young man falls overboard and the girl gets hit unconscious by the boom when coming out of the hatch after hearing his calls for help.
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